Ovidio Guzman, son of feared Mexican drug lord ‘El Chapo’, extradited to US

Ovidio ‘The Mouse’ Guzman was flown across the border from a prison in Mexico to face drug charges in the US.

source https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2023/9/16/ovidio-guzman-son-of-feared-mexican-drug-lord-el-chapo-extradited-to-us?traffic_source=rss

China sees ‘Cold War mentality’ in US-Vietnam pact, Vietnamese disagree

Pulled in opposite directions by Washington and Beijing, everyday Vietnamese people say staying neutral is best.

source https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2023/9/16/china-sees-cold-war-mentality-in-us-vietnam-pact-vietnamese-disagree?traffic_source=rss

Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 570

As the war enters its 570th day, these are the main developments.

source https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2023/9/16/russia-ukraine-war-list-of-key-events-day-570?traffic_source=rss

How ‘war on terror’ was fought, won in Southeast Asia – for now

Threat of attacks has receded, but experts believe a regeneration of hardline groups in the region is still possible.

source https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2023/9/15/how-war-on-terror-was-fought-won-in-southeast-asia-for-now?traffic_source=rss

Canada hits pause on trade mission to India after tensions at G20 summit

A spokesperson for Canadian Trade Minister Mary Ng confirmed the October trip was on hold amid frosty relations.

source https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2023/9/15/canada-hits-pause-on-trade-mission-to-india-after-tensions-at-g20-summit?traffic_source=rss

US to conduct new interviews into the deadly 2021 bombing at Kabul airport

The suicide bombing killed 170 Afghans and 13 US service members during the messy US withdrawal in August 2021.

source https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2023/9/15/us-to-conduct-new-interviews-into-the-deadly-2021-bombing-at-kabul-airport?traffic_source=rss

Ukraine says Russian missile defence destroyed in Crimea, 2 warships hit

Russian S-400 'Triumf' surface-to-air missile defence system was reportedly destroyed in 'special operation' in Crimea.

source https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2023/9/15/ukraine-says-russian-missile-defence-destroyed-in-crimea-2-warships-hits?traffic_source=rss

Japan’s Prime Minister Fumio Kishida banks on women to revive his fortunes

Kishida's public support is flagging amid concerns about sluggish wage growth and the rising cost of living.

source https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2023/9/15/japans-prime-minister-fumio-kishida-banks-on-women-to-revive-his-fortunes?traffic_source=rss

Ukrainian President Zelenskyy set to visit to Washington amid budget debate

The US Congress is facing a September 30 deadline to pass budget legislation, including further aid for Ukraine.

source https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2023/9/14/ukrainian-president-zelenskyy-set-to-visit-to-washington-amid-budget-debate?traffic_source=rss

Top anticorruption prosecutor from Guatemala receives asylum in the US

The decision came two years after Juan Francisco Sandoval fled Guatemala in the dead of night, fearing arrest.

source https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2023/9/14/top-anticorruption-prosecutor-from-guatemala-receives-asylum-in-the-us?traffic_source=rss

Europe a transport route for Gulf-bound Captagon shipments: Report

Report highlights the pivotal role played by Europe in the shipment of Captagon pills from the Middle East to the Gulf.

source https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2023/9/14/europe-a-transport-route-for-gulf-bound-captagon-shipments-report?traffic_source=rss

How US police found killer Danelo Cavalcante using dogs, heat-sensing plane

Cavalcante captured after escaping from jail by crab-walking up between two walls at a prison and jumping from roof.

source https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2023/9/14/how-us-police-found-killer-danelo-cavalcante-using-dogs-heat-sensing-plane?traffic_source=rss

EU launches probes into Chinese subsidies for electric vehicles

Anti-subsidy investigation is highest-profile case against China since EU probe into Chinese solar panels a decade ago.

source https://www.aljazeera.com/economy/2023/9/14/eu-launches-probes-into-chinese-subsidies-for-electric-vehicles?traffic_source=rss

All you need to know about Ken Paxton’s Texas impeachment trial

The Texas attorney general - who earned national stature for challenging US President Biden - faces charges of bribery.

source https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2023/9/14/all-you-need-to-know-about-ken-paxtons-texas-impeachment-trial?traffic_source=rss

Inflation continues to climb in Argentina as presidential election nears

Skyrocketing inflation continues to strain Argentinian pocketbooks, fuel disenchantment with political establishment.

source https://www.aljazeera.com/economy/2023/9/13/inflation-continues-to-climb-in-argentina-as-presidential-election-nears?traffic_source=rss

Trials begin in Brazil for pro-Bolsonaro rioters who stormed capital

Prosecutors hope to send the message that Brazil has 'turned the page on the day of coups', rejecting election violence.

source https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2023/9/13/trials-begin-in-brazil-for-pro-bolsonaro-rioters-who-stormed-capital?traffic_source=rss

In a Marrakesh hospital, Morocco’s quake survivors ponder what comes next

Half of the village of Ijjoukak are believed to have died. Survivors there are unsure how they'll pick up the pieces.

source https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2023/9/13/in-marrakesh-hospital-morroco-quake-survivors-ponder-what-comes-next?traffic_source=rss

Russia’s Putin praises Elon Musk days after Ukraine Starlink controversy

Putin hailing of tech billionaire as 'outstanding' follows Musk's revelation he thwarted Ukrainian military operation.

source https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2023/9/13/russias-putin-praises-elon-musk-days-after-ukraine-starlink-controversy?traffic_source=rss

Q&A: Taiwan Foreign Minister Joseph Wu talks elections and China

Island's top diplomat says Taiwan under 'constant threat' from Beijing, which has 'ambitions over a democratic country'.

source https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2023/9/13/qa-taiwan-foreign-minister-joseph-wu-talks-elections-and-china?traffic_source=rss

China key to preventing possible Russia, North Korea arms deal, expert says

China is Kim and Putin's biggest trade partner and most powerful political patron, and could restrain a weapons deal.

source https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2023/9/13/china-key-to-preventing-possible-russia-north-korea-arms-deal-expert-says?traffic_source=rss

UN rights panel warns Nicaragua is being ‘stripped’ of critical voices

The panel estimated that 27 private universities have had their legal status revoked under President Daniel Ortega.

source https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2023/9/12/un-rights-panel-warns-nicaragua-is-being-stripped-of-critical-voices?traffic_source=rss